At a Glance
Median Income
$149,159
$69,015 per capita
Home Value
$835,000
Zillow: $822,072
Median Rent
$2,069/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
1,398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.8%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Louisville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Louisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Louisville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Louisville residents earn a median household income of $149,159 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,015. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Louisville is $835,000 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $822,072. Median rent is $2,069/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Louisville reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.1% of adults in Louisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Louisville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population20,788
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,608/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,159
Per Capita$69,015
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
B+
Home Value$835,000
Rent$2,069
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$822,072
Housing Units8,306
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property1,398/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary186/100K
Health
Obesity15.8%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,390 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Louisville was founded in 1877.
The median home in Louisville was built in 1991.
36.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.